Circular Polarisers

Vylen · 04-10-2009, 04:56 AM

Kenko, Hoya, B+W, Conkin?

What? Who? Huh?

Uh, i mean, what do people think about the brands and ranges? Compare for cheapness, quality, worth, etc...

Go!

WerTicus · 04-10-2009, 07:26 AM

kenko = hoya so at half the price its good value imo

dont like conkin and b+w is supposed to be the best?

*newarts* · 04-10-2009, 08:10 AM

I use an inexpensive Sonia ( ~$8USD eBay) and am happy with it.

soccerjoe5 · 04-10-2009, 08:31 AM

Tried Hoya, Kenko, Marumi, Sunpak, B+W and settled onto Marumi DHG filters. Fantastic performance at good prices and they clean easier than Hoyas

ajuett · 04-10-2009, 10:49 AM

I bought a 49mm Tiffen CP which will fit both my lenses. I haven't tried it out on the film camera, yet.

*Ron Boggs* · 04-10-2009, 04:34 PM

Someone with search skills may find threads regarding Kasemann Circular Polarizers (also called Kaesemann). I typed in quotes from B&H Photo Sourcebooks and such, but now am on the road--holidays with relatives--so have no access to the original info...

B+W and Heliopan Kasemann Circular Polarizers and Kasemann Warming Circular Polarizers are arguably the best and most certainly the most expensive. Better humidity and temp sealing, thinner more transmissive foils, less greenish color cast that may result from "standard" polarizing foils. Designed for use with high-end telephoto lenses as well as standard lens sizes.

I also get good results with Pentax Polarizers which you may find on the used market.

Sing Ray offers a quality upgrade over the Cokin polarizers, yet still fit in the Cokin P holders.

I personally use Pentax for small sizes--49mm, 58mm and 67mm. Kasemann for 77mm and 82mm. Oh, I have a low-ball Tiffen 40.5mm for a niche lens too. Will soon replace that one with a Kasemann 40.5mm.

*gofour3* · 04-10-2009, 04:38 PM

B+W Kaeseman Polarisers are really good, but a bit pricey.